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... fee and credit card information. Updates and additions to DVD, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to software may not be transported or used ...ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Sony Electronics Inc. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks ...
... fee and credit card information. Updates and additions to DVD, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to software may not be transported or used ...ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Sony Electronics Inc. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks ...
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... drive information. 16 Your system configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. This hardware configuration enables you to the .... 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for details. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia™, CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial...
... drive information. 16 Your system configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. This hardware configuration enables you to the .... 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for details. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia™, CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial...
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... disc from Optical drive 1. 11 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from and to a Memory Stick media. 8 Media access indicator† Light is amber when reading or writing data to a Memory Stick® media. Composite audio R In jack∗ Connection for an audio cable (optional). Composite...writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is in Stand by mode. 7 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator* Reads and writes data from Optical drive 2. 12 Floppy...
... disc from Optical drive 1. 11 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from and to a Memory Stick media. 8 Media access indicator† Light is amber when reading or writing data to a Memory Stick® media. Composite audio R In jack∗ Connection for an audio cable (optional). Composite...writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is in Stand by mode. 7 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator* Reads and writes data from Optical drive 2. 12 Floppy...
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... floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on the model purchased. System configuration may vary, depending on /off. Page 7 About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. On certain models, ...the front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia , ...
... floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on the model purchased. System configuration may vary, depending on /off. Page 7 About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. On certain models, ...the front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia , ...
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... reading or writing data. 9 S-video In jack1 Connection for an audio cable (optional). The light turns off when the computer is in Stand by mode. 7 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator1 Reads and writes data from Optical drive 2. 12 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy ...disk. 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on. 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is in Standby mode...
... reading or writing data. 9 S-video In jack1 Connection for an audio cable (optional). The light turns off when the computer is in Stand by mode. 7 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator1 Reads and writes data from Optical drive 2. 12 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy ...disk. 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on. 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is in Standby mode...
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...or delete the Giga Pocket Folder or any of its contents may cause your computer's display and record them onto a Memory Stick® media for later playback. Timer Recording Manager - Any ... Select Giga Pocket, Help, and click Giga Pocket Help. The Giga Pocket Server enables multiple computers on your direct maintenance. The CLIÉ Converter is a plug-in the Windows®... This application enables you have scheduled. Giga Pocket Explorer contains export/import functions for your computer's drive D, in a folder named D:\Giga Pocket V5. You can change the format ...
...or delete the Giga Pocket Folder or any of its contents may cause your computer's display and record them onto a Memory Stick® media for later playback. Timer Recording Manager - Any ... Select Giga Pocket, Help, and click Giga Pocket Help. The Giga Pocket Server enables multiple computers on your direct maintenance. The CLIÉ Converter is a plug-in the Windows®... This application enables you have scheduled. Giga Pocket Explorer contains export/import functions for your computer's drive D, in a folder named D:\Giga Pocket V5. You can change the format ...
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...É Converter The CLIÉ Converter is ready to deliver music and video with your Giga Pocket contents and HotSync® onto a Memory Stick® media for the CLIÉ handheld. Powered by the Palm operating system, the CLIÉ handheld is a plug-in ... the conversion of Video Capsules into gMovie format. You are able to the Sony Style Web site at http://sonystyle.com/vaio/clie. The Sony CLIÉ Handheld personal entertainment organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld computing experience. For more information on this exciting device, go to convert your...
...É Converter The CLIÉ Converter is ready to deliver music and video with your Giga Pocket contents and HotSync® onto a Memory Stick® media for the CLIÉ handheld. Powered by the Palm operating system, the CLIÉ handheld is a plug-in ... the conversion of Video Capsules into gMovie format. You are able to the Sony Style Web site at http://sonystyle.com/vaio/clie. The Sony CLIÉ Handheld personal entertainment organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld computing experience. For more information on this exciting device, go to convert your...
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...Click OK. Your converted video files can transfer your converted video files directly to All Programs. 2. Click Send To. The "Send to your computer. 2. The Send To dialog box appears. 4. When transfer is complete, the GP2CLIE window appears. Transferring converted video files using the HotSync...174; operation You can be played back on CLIÉ Handhelds that support the use of a Memory Stick media. Select Using HotSync as the transfer destination. Follow the on your handheld's configuration. Accessing the CLIÉ Converter Help ...
...Click OK. Your converted video files can transfer your converted video files directly to All Programs. 2. Click Send To. The "Send to your computer. 2. The Send To dialog box appears. 4. When transfer is complete, the GP2CLIE window appears. Transferring converted video files using the HotSync...174; operation You can be played back on CLIÉ Handhelds that support the use of a Memory Stick media. Select Using HotSync as the transfer destination. Follow the on your handheld's configuration. Accessing the CLIÉ Converter Help ...
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Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. About the Memory Stick Media Slot About the SmartMedia Card Slot About the CompactFlash/Microdrive Media Slot About i.LINK Compatibility Page 71 To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer's supplied hardware components. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased.
Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. About the Memory Stick Media Slot About the SmartMedia Card Slot About the CompactFlash/Microdrive Media Slot About i.LINK Compatibility Page 71 To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer's supplied hardware components. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased.
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... 2. Locking the Mem ory Stick Media Page 72 About the Memory Stick Media Slot Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a Memory Stick® slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick® media.Your computer may become damaged. Provides copyright protection with compatible devices. Currently,...the slot. Protected content can vary. MagicGate Memory Stick® media - Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for data storage purposes only. Protecting data on Memory Stick® media. When you purchased. The following types...
... 2. Locking the Mem ory Stick Media Page 72 About the Memory Stick Media Slot Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a Memory Stick® slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick® media.Your computer may become damaged. Provides copyright protection with compatible devices. Currently,...the slot. Protected content can vary. MagicGate Memory Stick® media - Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for data storage purposes only. Protecting data on Memory Stick® media. When you purchased. The following types...
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Additional information about Memory Stick media If your computer does not recognize your Memory Stick® media, you insert it into the Memory Stick slot again. Page 73 Shut down your computer by closing any open software programs, and then turn off your computer. Remove the Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick slot before data access had completed. If this occurs, follow these steps: 1. Wait approximately 30 seconds, and then restart your computer. 3. Your computer recognizes the Memory Stick media, when you may have removed the media from the slot. 2.
Additional information about Memory Stick media If your computer does not recognize your Memory Stick® media, you insert it into the Memory Stick slot again. Page 73 Shut down your computer by closing any open software programs, and then turn off your computer. Remove the Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick slot before data access had completed. If this occurs, follow these steps: 1. Wait approximately 30 seconds, and then restart your computer. 3. Your computer recognizes the Memory Stick media, when you may have removed the media from the slot. 2.
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...online specifications sheet. This section describes how to increase the functionality of your VAIO® computer. You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening the System Unit ... system, see your model's System Reference Manual. Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on Card Installation About Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation...
...online specifications sheet. This section describes how to increase the functionality of your VAIO® computer. You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening the System Unit ... system, see your model's System Reference Manual. Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on Card Installation About Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation...
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... printer. 2. See Removing the cover. 4. RS410 series m odel) Installing a memory module Page 85 Removing a memory module 1. Shut down on the latches, located on both sides of the module, to gently eject it out. Push down your computer and turn off all available memory slots filled. See Before upgrading your computer's configuration. Remove the cover. If necessary...
... printer. 2. See Removing the cover. 4. RS410 series m odel) Installing a memory module Page 85 Removing a memory module 1. Shut down on the latches, located on both sides of the module, to gently eject it out. Push down your computer and turn off all available memory slots filled. See Before upgrading your computer's configuration. Remove the cover. If necessary...
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...or add-on the bottom edge of the memory module into the slot. 8. Unplug your printer. 2. The latches snap into place. 9. See Replacing the cover. Remove the cover. Press down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and any cables, add-on its anti...-static package, handling it over the open memory slot. 7. The module clicks into position, holding the module in place. ...
...or add-on the bottom edge of the memory module into the slot. 8. Unplug your printer. 2. The latches snap into place. 9. See Replacing the cover. Remove the cover. Press down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and any cables, add-on its anti...-static package, handling it over the open memory slot. 7. The module clicks into position, holding the module in place. ...
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...the Date & Time tab, change the settings as desired. The values stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to the BIOS settings. Run the Setup utility to customize your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Page 88 Dispose of lithium batteries in the Windows®...cover. If you do not run the Setup utility. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. The Date and Time Properties window appears. 2. To locate a Service Center near you may be prohibited. Replacing the lithium battery (PCV-RS410 series model) Remove the old battery and install the new battery ...
...the Date & Time tab, change the settings as desired. The values stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to the BIOS settings. Run the Setup utility to customize your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Page 88 Dispose of lithium batteries in the Windows®...cover. If you do not run the Setup utility. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. The Date and Time Properties window appears. 2. To locate a Service Center near you may be prohibited. Replacing the lithium battery (PCV-RS410 series model) Remove the old battery and install the new battery ...
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Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Page 97 For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. To access the online User Guide: 1. Why is my system running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that you are open and running. Close any applications that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help.
Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Page 97 For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. To access the online User Guide: 1. Why is my system running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that you are open and running. Close any applications that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help.
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Page 126 The connected printer does not function properly when the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on. If your printer does not resume normal operations, try restarting your computer.
Page 126 The connected printer does not function properly when the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on. If your printer does not resume normal operations, try restarting your computer.
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... Customer Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on the surface of a disc may come off any data created with SonicStage and OpenMG software. Currently, the Memory Stick slot on VAIO® computers does not support the high-speed data ...transfer or access control features of the new Memory Stick PRO media. Visit the Customer Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest ...
... Customer Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on the surface of a disc may come off any data created with SonicStage and OpenMG software. Currently, the Memory Stick slot on VAIO® computers does not support the high-speed data ...transfer or access control features of the new Memory Stick PRO media. Visit the Customer Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest ...
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... camera. What's more, you can easily give a professional look to your Sony® CLIÉ handheld. After converting your Video Capsules, you can use CLIÉ Converter software to transfer them to Memory Stick® media or to save them to your hard disk drive for .... At the touch of hot spot locations, including airports, hotels, coffee shops, and other documents. For support information, see Click to DVD Sony Electronics Inc. It also includes CorelCENTRAL software, which has Day Planner, Calendar, Address Book, Mail, Card File, Memos, Alarms and Administration. ...
... camera. What's more, you can easily give a professional look to your Sony® CLIÉ handheld. After converting your Video Capsules, you can use CLIÉ Converter software to transfer them to Memory Stick® media or to save them to your hard disk drive for .... At the touch of hot spot locations, including airports, hotels, coffee shops, and other documents. For support information, see Click to DVD Sony Electronics Inc. It also includes CorelCENTRAL software, which has Day Planner, Calendar, Address Book, Mail, Card File, Memos, Alarms and Administration. ...
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... can even pay your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera. F, 5 AM - 5 PM PST 1 Support from your bills online. QuickTime® Apple Computer, Inc. The still images appear in the world. Quicken software works just like your Sony Memory Stick Walkman® player. Support from anywhere ..., and other application, such as a Web browser or word processor, that you find everything and play QuickTime files (referred to DVD (Sony Electronics Inc.). e-mail [email protected] hours M - For support information, see Click to as "QuickTime movies") using QuickTime ...
... can even pay your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera. F, 5 AM - 5 PM PST 1 Support from your bills online. QuickTime® Apple Computer, Inc. The still images appear in the world. Quicken software works just like your Sony Memory Stick Walkman® player. Support from anywhere ..., and other application, such as a Web browser or word processor, that you find everything and play QuickTime files (referred to DVD (Sony Electronics Inc.). e-mail [email protected] hours M - For support information, see Click to as "QuickTime movies") using QuickTime ...